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Morning Departure: Wakatipu Basin tour. Departs at 8.15am, returns at 12.15pm.

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Wakatipu Basin tour. Departs at 1.30pm, returns at 5.30pm

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Highlights

An adventure safari packed with breathtaking scenery, thrilling 4WD action whilst discovering LOTR filming locations. Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), Gladden Fields, the Ford of Bruinen and more. Travel an historic gold mining road, following the Arrow River, stop for an opportunity to try your hand at gold panning. Take in the spectacular panoramic views over the Wakatipu Basin.

Itinerary

  • Lake Wakatipu

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Travelling part way up Queenstown hill you get a birds eye view onto Lake Wakatipu and Deer Park Heights, which was used for the refugees of Rohan and the Battle of the Wargs scenes.
  • Kawarau River

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Head to the Kawarau Gorge where the filming took place for the Argonath, or Pillars of the Kings.
  • Arrow River

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Following a historic gold mining road up the Arrow River you will cross the river many times to get to the Ford of Bruinen. At this point you can indulge in morning or afternoon tea and try your hand at a spot of gold panning.
  • Skippers Canyon

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Travel to the entrance of Skippers Canyon where you will be offered spectacular panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and into Skippers Canyon.

What's included

INCLUDED

Gold panning
Transport by 4WD vehicle with your driver/guide
Selected Queenstown Hotel pickup and drop-off

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
min 2 per tour for confirmed departure, min 4 on NZ public holidays

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